Marty and Amy are residents of the Lake Norman area. We love the quality of life available to truly live where you love. As the owners of Cottage Real Estate and Cottage Rental Collection, we pride ourselves on being educators and solution creators for all of our clients - buyers, sellers, tenants, and investors. We view real estate as a lifestyle that we live and breathe in all aspects of our life. You’ll often find us off the clock running numbers on investment opportunities, renovating our own home, or upfittin...
Originally from New Hampshire, and moving to North Carolina for graduate school, Amy Fraser has found that life in NC is the place to be. Amy has now lived in Greensboro, Greenville, and Lake Norman, with a few years down in Savannah, GA before moving to Cornelius. In that time she’s bought and sold 12 times in 11 years in 5 different towns. Amy understands the realities of both her buyer and seller clientele, and shares her wisdom and personal experience with her clients, to help navigate the often stressful exper...
Charlotte has always been Marty’s home. One of the few people you’ll meet who is actually from here, Marty Briggs is known for his calm demeanor and team-oriented approach. In his past career he worked in the racing industry with many successful teams as a car builder, painter, and pit crew member at times, department manager, and then moved into branding and marketing. While it was a great career for 20+ years, he knew he wanted to do something for himself and go in a new direction. To him it felt like a solid mov...
Born and raised in Pennsylvania, Maddie moved to the Lake Norman area after obtaining her Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources from Penn State University. She began her career in staffing and quickly realized her passion for helping others. For as long as she can remember, she has always been interested in real estate and interior design. Being a Real Estate Broker just seemed like a perfect fit. Madison is also using her skills to create social media and marketing content for Cottage Real Estate + Rental Collecti...
Born and raised in New Jersey, Colleen graduated college with a degree in dental hygiene before moving to Long Island with her husband, Michael, where they enjoyed the beach lifestyle. In 2001, the family relocated to Mooresville, North Carolina, and quickly fell in love with the vibrant Lake Norman community. Colleen returned to college and graduated from UNC Charlotte with a degree in education. With years of experience in the local school systems as both a parent and teacher, she has gained valuable insights into...
As a North Carolina native, Carmen has a deep love for real estate and helping others find their perfect place to call home. Whether it’s navigating the market or finding hidden gems, she's passionate about making the process smooth and enjoyable. When she's not working, you’ll find her outdoors exploring everything this beautiful state has to offer. She loves hiking with her dog, Jack, discovering new breweries and wineries, and enjoying the vibrant Lake Norman lifestyle. Family, friends, and great food are at the...
Unlike most of the residents in this area, Chase has always lived in North Carolina. Chase attended East Carolina University and obtained his bachelor's degree in Business Management. Shortly after graduation he moved to Cornelius, NC and is loving the Lake Norman lifestyle. Throughout college, Chase had the opportunity to pursue many different jobs, but his favorite was helping out with the property management side of Cottage Real Estate + Rental Collection when he was home from school and during the summers. He has c...